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A Lump Of CoalThough not quite as ungenerous as the title might suggest, A Lump Of Coal (1991) bears the appearance of indie rock credibility - an important thing in the early 90's, when "alternative" still meant something substantial. However, while the label of record is First Warning, the artists were all housed in the BMG stable - a major label if there ever was one. However, don't let this detract from the half-dozen gems found within (along with the usual sound and sarcasm, signifying nothing). Particularly striking is the Crash Test Dummies' "The First Noel," featuring a wonderful basso profundo lead vocal from Brad Roberts. (In 2002, the Dummies released an entire Christmas album of their own, Jingle All The Way.)

Albums Albums

SongsEssential Songs

  • The First Noel (Crash Test Dummies)
  • The Night Before Christmas (Henry Rollins)
  • Little Drummer Boy (Up The Khyber) (Hoodoo Gurus)
  • We Three Kings Of Orient Are (The Odds)
  • Silent Night (The Primitives)
  • O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Young Fresh Fellows)

Further ListeningFurther Listening

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